Cary-Gould style Microscope · Atkins Library: Exhibits

Cary-Gould style Microscope

Item

Title

Cary-Gould style Microscope

Description

The monocular microscope is designed along the Cary-Gould style and mounted on the top of the orginal mahogany case. The compound microscope can be dissembled to fit into the fitted case. The limb is connected to an inclination joint that allows for the microscope to be angled for observation. The square fixed stage has two stage clips connected by pins and are detachable. The body-tube and objective are screwed into each other which is then screwed into the circular arm. The circular arm has a small bullseye condenser connected via a gimbal limb which makes it easy to maneuver. Coarse focusing functions via the sliding mechanism of the stage. The case has compartments lined with velvet to hold the different components of the microscope. The majority of the case has a wooden interior and the case is secured by two brass swing hooks.

The microscope comes with the following accessories: two dissecting needles and 1 live box.

Condition:

Cosmetically: The microscope retains most of its original lacquer but shows signs of age and use. The reflecting mirror is badly cracked.
Optically: The lenses are functional.
Mechanically: The microscope is functional.

Subject

Microscopes

Creator

Unsigned

Source

Dean Reynold's Microscope Collection Powerpoint

Publisher

UNC Charlotte

Date

c. 1825-1850

Contributor

Laura Burgess

Rights

Texts and images from this collection may not be used for any commercial purpose without prior permission from the Graduate Office, UNC Charlotte.

Relation

N/A

Format

<p>Microscope: 10 1/4" (excluding case), 12 3/4" (including case) <br />
Case: 7" x 2 1/2" x 5"</p>

Language

N/A

Type

Three-dimensional object

Identifier

090426

Coverage

Unknown

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